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Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located about 11 km (6.8 mi) Mussoorie in the Dehradun district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. [1] It was declared as a protected area on 2 September 1993.
Mussoorie is at an average altitude of 2,005 metres (6,578 ft). To the northeast are the Himalayan snow ranges, and to the south, the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges. The second highest point is the original Lal Tibba in Landour, with a height of over 2,275 m (7,464 ft). Mussoorie is popularly known as The Queen of the Hills. [4] [5]
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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge: Florida 143,953.77 582.56 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge: Florida 139,189.40 563.28
The mission of the refuge system is "To administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of the present and future generations of Americans" (National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997).
Nestled in the tranquil hills of this small Middle Tennessee town, this retreat is where elephants can find healing and refuge. Spanning more than 3,060 acres, The Elephant Sanctuary has become a ...
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India Last collected in 1868. This species was only seen in Mussoorie for a short time period associated with cold weather. This, combined with its long and soft plumage, led to speculation that it was actually native to a more northern area and that it was pushed southwards during unusual weather conditions.
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